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Obi Cubana’s Arrest By EFCC Will Worsen Insecurity In Anambra – Nigerians Reacts

Nigerians have taken to social media to air their opinion on the arrest and detaining of billionaire businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu, aka Obi Cubana by EFCC.

Infoexpert24 had reported that Obi Cubana was taken to the headquarters of the EFCC at Jabi, Abuja, Monday afternoon and was interrogated by officers of the agency over alleged money laundering and tax fraud.

The report which flooded the social media on Monday night, generated reactions from concerned Nigerians as many took to their social media handles to express concern over the repercussions of the move on the November 6 governorship elections in Anambra State.

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Recall that Obi Cubana made headlines and became the talk of the town in July when he hosted an ostentatious burial for his late mother in Oba, Anambra State, in which over 200 cows were reportedly slaughtered.

Obi Cubana

The lavish display of wealth set tongues wagging, with many Nigerians wondering about his source of wealth. Several celebrities, businessmen, and women, including politicians, turned out in large numbers for the funeral.

Below are some of the reactions from Nigerians on social media:

Few days to Anambra election, Obi Cubana who happens to be one of the richest and can influence people’s decisions towards the election was picked… now do the maths. It has nothing to do with his show off
@callme_Riken
@adeyanjudeji
@SodiqTade
@Mbahdeyforyou
@bizzleosikoya

Some Nigerians, particularly youths said the arrest may worsen the already deteriorated security situation in Anambra State.

An On-Air Personality, OAP in a popular radio station in Abuja, Adeyemo Michael, a.k.a Mr. Microphone, said that the arrest is coming at a time when Obi Cubana’s state of origin is already tensed up.

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He said, “This is definitely not the right time for this drama. You and I know how the businessman is regarded in Anambra State with millions of supporters in the Southeast.

“If they fail to release him today, I’m not sure the governorship election will hold. This is definitely not what we are expecting from the federal government right now”.

 

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